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SUMMARY:Tax Time Essentials for Business Owners
DESCRIPTION:Simplify tax season with key insights and expert tips to stay organized\, maximize deductions\, and ensure compliance. Set your business up for success with a stress-free tax preparation process! Speakers: Alyssa Stuppiello\, CPA and Katrina Stuppiello-Streiss\, CPB.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/tax-time-essentials-for-business-owners/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business Basics,Growing your Business,SBCO,SBCOEvents,Start-up,Starting a Business,Webinars
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SUMMARY:Accessing Growth Capital at Meridian Credit Union
DESCRIPTION:Join Paul Casey and Sandra McGrath from Meridian’s Small Business Team to learn how Meridian is supporting start-up and existing small businesses with specialized financing solutions. This webinar will dive into Meridian’s QuickStart loan program which is designed for start-ups and the New Accelerator Loan program designed for businesses with at least 1 year of operations. With 380\,000 Members\, Meridian is Ontario’s largest credit union and its purpose is to help its Members achieve their best lives.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/accessing-growth-capital-at-meridian-credit-union/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Growing your Business,Growth,SBCO,SBCOEvents,Start-up,Starting a Business
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241025T133000
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UID:8540-1729857600-1729863000@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Government of Canada Business Programs
DESCRIPTION:Join SBC Ontario in celebrating Small Business Week with this 3 part webinar! \nCIPO\nCanadian Intellectual Property Office who is the federal government agency responsible for administering most of the intellectual property (IP) rights for Canada. I will also cover information on our IP Awareness & Education Program and the most common types of IP such as trademarks\, copyrights\, patents\, industrial designs and more. \nWork Integrated Learning Digital (WIL Digital) by ICTC \nJoin us for an informative session designed to introduce association members to the WIL Digital program by the Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC). This program is crafted to bridge the gap between emerging talent and industry needs in the digital sector. During this session\, we’ll provide a comprehensive overview of how WIL Digital facilitates work-integrated learning opportunities\, offers valuable insights into its benefits for employers\, and explores the impact on the future workforce. You’ll learn about the program’s structure\, the support available to both employers and students\, and how participating can enhance your organization’s talent pool while fostering growth in the tech industry. \nCompetition Bureau 101: What Entrepreneurs Need to Know\nThe Competition Bureau is an independent law enforcement agency that works to foster a competitive and innovative marketplace in which Canadian businesses can prosper. \nCompetition law can be overwhelming. Understanding how it applies to small businesses and its effects on your operation can be difficult. To shed light on this crucial information\, Director of Compliance Majid Charania of the Competition Bureau will be giving a virtual crash-course presentation on all things competition law\, covering items like: \n1. How the Bureau helps protect and promote competition \n2. Staying above board with the law \n3. Have a voice in pro-competitive policy changes and; \n4. How to spot potentially anti-competitive behavior.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/government-of-canada-business-programs/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Business Basics,Growing your Business,Growth,SBCO,Start-up,Webinars
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241024T130000
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UID:8488-1729771200-1729774800@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Small Business Week! Gearing up for Entrepreneurship with Blueprint
DESCRIPTION:Your business idea is brilliant—you just know it could become something big. But how do you start? Where do you start? What are your sales projections? Should you worry about competition? (Hint: yes) How do you decide your company goals? What even is a mission statement? \nWhich is where a business plan comes in. By mapping out every last detail of your business\, from financial projections and staff and employees\, to marketing strategies and mission statements\, not only are you minimizing potential hiccups but you’re also providing future financiers a reputable business to invest in. Introducing Blueprint by Ownr. Blueprint is a free business plan generator that allows entrepreneurs of all stages to create a polished\, professional\, and complete business plan. \nPresented by our Excellence Sponsor: OWNR \nZoom link to come!
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/small-business-week-gearing-up-for-entrepreneurship-with-blueprint/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Business Basics,Growing your Business,SBCO,SBCOEvents,Start-up,Webinars
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241023T130000
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UID:8536-1729684800-1729688400@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Exploring Franchise Opportunities presented by TD
DESCRIPTION:Join TD in partnership with SBC Ontario for Exploring Franchise Opportunities! \nConnect\, learn and grow through a series of workshops\, webinars and networking sessions\, empowering small business owners with the tools\, resources and insights needed to navigate challenges and seize opportunities.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/exploring-franchise-opportunities-presented-by-td/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Business Basics,Growing your Business,Growth,SBCO,Start-up,Starting a Business
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241019T160000
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UID:8512-1729342800-1729353600@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Small Business Week
DESCRIPTION:Join the Richmond Hill SBEC October 19-25 to celebrate Small Business Week!\nConnect\, learn and grow through a series of workshops\, webinars and networking sessions\, empowering small business owners with the tools\,\nresources and insights needed to navigate challenges and seize opportunities.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/small-business-week/
CATEGORIES:Business Basics,Forum,Growing your Business,Growth,Networking,SBCO,Start-up,Starting a Business,Webinars
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UID:8035-1724232600-1724236200@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Get Your Local Business on Google Search and Maps
DESCRIPTION:In this workshop\, you will learn how to create and manage a Google Business Profile from start to finish.\n\n\nShowing up when customers are searching online is more important than ever. Ensure customers can find accurate\, updated information about your local business on Google Search and Google Maps\, no matter which device they use. In this workshop\, you will learn how to create and manage a Google Business Profile from start to finish. \nIn this session we’ll show you how to: \n\nCreate or claim your Google Business Profile\nManage your business info across Google Search and Maps\nUse your Business Profile to connect with potential customers
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/get-your-local-business-on-google-search-and-maps/
CATEGORIES:Growing your Business,SBCO,Start-up,Starting a Business
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UID:7005-1712138400-1712145600@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Tax Help for Your Small Business
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Wednesday\, April 3rd from 10:00am – 12:00pm for a webinar with Liaison Officers from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) to help you understand your tax obligations and learn about: \n\nGeneral bookkeeping concepts and best practices\,\nExplain common tax errors\,\nDemonstrate how to use financial benchmarks for relevant industries\,\nProvide information on the CRA’s services.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/tax-help-for-your-small-business/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business Basics,SBCO,Start-up,Starting a Business,Webinars
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SUMMARY:Time Saving Marketing Tactics Every Small Business Needs
DESCRIPTION:Discover the secrets to more efficient marketing in our hands-on workshop tailored for small business owners. Learn how to save precious time by automating key marketing tasks like emails\, client communications\, and social media. We’ll cover practical\, easy-to-implement strategies to streamline your marketing processes\, allowing you to focus on growing your business. \nThis workshop is perfect for anyone looking to boost their marketing efficiency and effectiveness with minimal time investment. Join us with Success With Digital on Thursday\, March 21st from 12:00 – 1:00pm to transform your marketing approach and achieve better results faster!
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/time-saving-marketing-tactics-every-small-business-needs/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business Basics,SBCO,Start-up,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240313T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240313T113000
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SUMMARY:Risk Management for Small Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Do you know the risks that could affect your small business? Ramona Gallagher of Business Basics Canada helps you explore the different types of risks associated with running a business and examples of how to manage\, minimize\, or mitigate them.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/risk-management-for-small-businesses/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business Basics,SBCO,SBCOEvents,Start-up,Webinars
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240124T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240124T110000
DTSTAMP:20240124T204912Z
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UID:6477-1706090400-1706094000@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Marketing Essentials for Small Business 101
DESCRIPTION:For any new business\, growing your customer base is your top priority. Marketing is a critical piece of being found by your target audience\, converting those prospects to customers\, and keeping customers over the long term. This webinar will give you an introduction to the tips and tools you need to get your marketing started on the right foot. By the end of the presentation\, you will have everything you need to establish your brand\, identify and reach your target audience\, get your small business found by your prospects\, and drive new sales through the groundwork of establishing your small business’s marketing presence. \nWhat you will learn: \n• Have I clearly defined my brand purpose? \n• What is a core value proposition? \n• How do I know who my customers are and how do I reach them? \n• How do I get my small business noticed on Google? \n• How do I create effective paid digital and social ads? \n• What digital presence can I establish for my brand? \n• Is my website as effective as it needs to be? \n• What social platforms should I leverage? How do I effectively engage on social media? \n• What non-digital marketing channels should I consider? \n• Where can my small business be found? \n• How do I grow loyalty from existing customers? \n• What tools and resources can I use today to help market & advertise my small business? \n  \nJoin us to learn about marketing and advertising for your small business. \nSpeaker Bio: \nThis session will be presented by Vicki Waschkowski\, founder of Hook Marketing. \nHook Marketing is a boutique agency offering customized support to small and mid-sized businesses\, across all aspects of strategic planning\, branding\, website development\, digital marketing\, social media management\, and more. \nVicki is also a marketing professor at Mohawk College\, post-grad social media professor at Seneca\, and Chartered Marketer curriculum developer & instructor for the Canadian Marketing Association. \nVicki’s experience has spanned over 20 years\, on the leadership teams of some of Canada’s biggest marketing agencies and corporate franchises. She effectively applies big-agency and corporate insights to small business setup and success.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/marketing-essentials-for-small-business-101/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business Basics,Growing your Business,Growth,SBCO,Start-up,Starting a Business
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240117T120000
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UID:6457-1705485600-1705492800@enterprisecentre.ca
SUMMARY:Business Planning for Small Business
DESCRIPTION:This webinar is aimed at entrepreneurs in the early stages of small business development who are looking at various types of business models and trying to determine where to start. By the end of this presentation\, you will understand how to determine if your business idea is feasible\, create a business plan\, perform market research for your business plan\, interpret your idea into a realistic financial plan\, and take the next steps to get your business off the paper and into reality. \n  \nWhat you will learn: \n• What is a business plan? \n• How do I determine if my business idea is worth pursuing? How can I assess it? \n• Where do I start in creating a business plan? What should and shouldn’t I include? \n• How do I determine the market size\, addressable market\, and target market? \n• What is a SWOT analysis and why is it important? \n• How do I accurately reflect the financial aspects of my small business in my plan? \n• What stage am I in now and what should I do next? \n• What resources are available to help me with my business planning? \n  \nJoin us to learn all about business planning for your small business or start-up. \n  \nSpeaker Bio: \nKaren Fischer is the co-founder of RK Fischer & Associates\, a business coaching and consulting business\, operating since January 2010. Karen started the business after 20 years of success in marketing\, sales\, channel development and general management in the high-tech\, business services and manufacturing sectors. She held management or executive roles for companies\, such as Cognos\, Entrust\, Mitel\, Siemens\, and Pitney Bowes. In the last six years of her career\, before starting RK Fischer & Associates with her business partner\, Karen held start-up Executive roles that included helping with plans for financing and acquisition for the businesses she worked. Based on this experience\, Karen found the consulting industry underserved the small business market and decided there was a need to fill this hole. \n  \nKaren is a past member of the Board of Directors for the Business Advisory Centre of Durham Region and volunteered as a mentor for several of their programs. She served on Membership\, Marketing\, and Event Committees for the Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade and was responsible for helping develop their Professional Development Series. Upon moving to Sarnia\, ON\, Karen served as a Board Member for two years for the Sarnia Chamber of Commerce and has taught several online business courses at Lambton\, Mohawk\, and Algonquin Colleges.
URL:https://enterprisecentre.ca/events/business-planning-for-small-business/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Business Basics,SBCO,Start-up,Starting a Business
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